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Guest Post: A Grand Avenue Worthy of its Name
OakDOT found a design that delivers protected bike lanes, a road diet, loading zones, and pedestrian safety improvements while retaining more than 90 percent of parking
Arielle Fleisher
August 3, 2026
Oakland Update: Heavy Construction Finally Starts on Lakeshore Avenue Protected Bike Lane
But it looks as if the one-mile of protected lanes won't open until early 2027
June 23, 2026
Commentary: Not Surprised Oakland’s Prop E Failed
When city officials behave cynically, don't be surprised if the voters respond in kind
June 10, 2026
Oakland Mayor Offers ‘Thoughts and Prayers’ After Driver Kills Three People on International Blvd
More lives destroyed to avoid damaging cars
May 18, 2026
Oakland Celebrates First Protected Intersection in Chinatown
Advocates pushing for more protected infrastructure through the area
February 25, 2026
Oakland Postal Worker Yells ‘Move’ and Nearly Runs Down a Man Walking his Dog
How have we normalized this?
February 24, 2026
Driver Kills Bicyclist in Oakland
Another person is killed on a notorious, overly wide, unsafe intersection. Advocates demand action
Traffic Violence Rapid Response
February 3, 2026
A Grander Grand Avenue: What 430 Oakland Neighbors Told Us
The results were clear: 92.6% support the Community Alternative Design, compared to just 7.4% for OakDOT’s proposal
Arielle Fleisher
December 11, 2025
Grand Avenue’s Future — What Do You Think?
Despite years of planning and public meetings, the City has never surveyed residents or businesses to collect meaningful, systematic input on its design or possible alternatives.
Arielle Fleisher
November 5, 2025
SPUR Talk: OakDOT Director Josh Rowan on Safety, Speed, and Rethinking Streets
"If you’re not comfortable walking from that bus stop, you’re not going to take the bus in the first place."
October 21, 2025
